Cindy
Hubbell, President/CEO"The
Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce is
the sponsor and host of some of the great
events and promotions in the area, including
the Independence Day Fireworks, All-Sports
Spectacular and Taste of the Irish Hills.
More importantly, the Chamber is how the
local businesses and professionals can band
together to be a strong force in community
development and business retention in the
area. Now more than ever, being a chamber
member is so important. The Brooklyn-Irish
Hills Chamber is a positive force in our
local economy. From having a voice in the
community development to networking
opportunities, there are many membership
benefits. We offer great group advertising
rates, low cost (free) seminars and so much
more. I encourage all local businesses and
professionals to become a member of the
Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce,
and be a part of our exciting future."

Annette Dupuie,
Chair of the Board"I am the
owner of Sacred Touch Massage Therapy
located on 11999 Brooklyn Road just
south of Brooklyn and am the busy mother
of two young girls. I have lived in the
Brooklyn/Onsted area since my pre-school
years and graduated from Onsted High
School. I was very involved as an
athletic trainer at OHS and went on to
study at Northern Michigan University. I
then transferred to the Ann Arbor
Institute of Massage Therapy where I
graduated in 2007. I have always been
the one who wanted to care for others
especially when they were hurting. This
career has offered me that opportunity
and gives me the chance to help people
who are looking for pain relief that is
available outside the medical field. I
started my own business in 2006 which
continues to assist and supplement in
the wellness of the Brooklyn area. As a
therapist I work with medical
professionals by extending care to their
patients as well. I continue to serve as
a specialist in massage therapy; I am
also a Yoga instructor and have an
active role in the community through
volunteer and fundraising events. I have
organized and assisted in local
charities such as Hospice Holiday 5K
Run/Walk and have helped create the
group known today as the 'The Irish
Hills Young Professionals.' I have
always been committed to any challenge I
feel is a benefit to others. As a member
of the chamber I continue to put all my
efforts into the activities and meaning
of caring for the community."

Jayme Bicknell, Vice
ChairMarketing & Area
Promotions
Committee ChairpersonJackson County,
Michigan is and always has been home for
me. I was a student in the Columbia
Central School District from pre-school
through twelfth grade. After high
school, I attended Spring Arbor
University and graduated with a Bachelor
of Arts degree in Business
Administration with a concentration in
marketing. During my time at SAU I met
my now husband Matt, and we have a
beautiful Alaskan Malamute named
Phyllis.

I currently work at
Michigan International Speedway as the
Fan Services Manager where I oversee the
MIS Cares Fund, community relations
efforts and fan experience programs and
promotions. In addition to serving on
the Brooklyn Irish Hills Chamber of
Commerce board of directors, I also
serve as a director for Goodwill
Industries of Southeastern Michigan and
am a Community Solutions Volunteer for
the Jackson United Way.

Being on
the board of the Brooklyn Irish Hills
Chamber of Commerce is a privilege as
this community means the world to me. I
look forward to seeing what’s next for
Brooklyn and the surrounding areas!

Jan
Witte, Secretary
All Sports Spectacular Committee ChairpersonJan Witte is the owner
of Jan’s Dance Connection and has been a
member of the Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber
of Commerce since 2003. She is a member of
Dance Masters of Michigan & America,
Cecchetti Council of America and the
Brooklyn Kiwanis Club. She is also the local
director of the Distinguished Young Women of
the Irish Hills, which is a scholarship
program for high school senior young women
in Lenawee and Jackson County. She is also
on the Executive Board of the Distinguished
Young Women of Michigan. She has been
teaching dance for over 40 years and is
certified to teach ballet, tap, jazz and
tumbling. Jan is married to Stewart Witte
and has a son Kyle and lives in Onsted.

Darby Ready Mix11200
Herold HwyAddison, MI 49220Phone:
(517) 547-7004

Mike Comstock,
Treasurer"Along with
Randy Darby, I am co-owner of Darby
Ready Mix, family owned and operated for
over 50 years. I am a native of Addison,
graduating from Addison High School. I
stay active in the community with the Addison Booster
Club and the Addison Defense and Gun
Club. I understand that providing
support for the community is one way to
see growth. The best way to do that is
to serve in organizations like the
Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce
who are working towards that goal."

Todd
Wanty, Past PresidentGolf Outing Chairperson"Fairway Sales is a
Manufacturer’s Representative Agency that I
started in 2009. I have over 30 years of
experience in Quality Management and Sales,
after spending those years working in the
Automotive Supplier world. I now represent
Brooklyn Products, a manufacturer of
Engineered Foam Products and Novelty Foam
Products. Tec-Option in Blissfield, MI a
Designer and Builder of Automated, Modular
Welding and Assembly Equipment. Mastermind
Consulting Network, a network of business
consultants that will help your Business
reach its Peak Performance and Motor
Defense, a distributor of Schaeffer
Lubricants.

"I grew
up in Saline, MI and had always wanted to
live near the lakes in the Irish Hills,
after having a family cottage at Vineyard
Lake since the early 30’s. I moved to Lake
Columbia in 1981 and have never wanted to
leave. The Irish Hill’s area has so much to
offer, and I feel blessed to be able to live
here and raise my children here.

"Joining
the Chamber in 2009 and being asked to join
the Board has been so rewarding for me, to
become more involved in our community. I
will be the incoming President in 2015 and
look forward to helping the Chamber even
more in a leadership role. It has allowed me
to get to know so many more of our community
members, and develop business and personal
friendships along the way, as well. The
Chamber is such a great Ambassador for our
Beautiful Area."

Mark Cornell,
DirectorTaste of the Irish
Hills ChairpersonMark has been
on the board of directors since 2014. He
is currently the operations manager for
Clark Lake Golf Course and has been
since 2008. After moving to Brooklyn in
1990, Mark quickly fell in love with the
community and had the desire to get
involved and help with many local
events. He is the Commander of the Sons
of the Brooklyn American Legion and has
been since 2004. He feels this position
has given him the opportunity to work on
many events. Mark has helped with
various chamber committees including the
golf committee and the All Sports
Spectacular committee.

Jim Decker,
DirectorJim has
worked in the insurance business over 30
years and is Vice President of Decker
and Sons Insurance Agency Inc. located
in Addison, Onsted, and Somerset Center.

Jim joined the Board of Directors in
2016. He has been a member of the Onsted
Kiwanis Club for over 30 years; serving
as President for 4 terms. Jim is an
active member of St. Mark's Lutheran
Church, Chairman of the Onsted Kiwanis
Club Foundation and on the Board of
Directors at OSB Community Bank.

Jim enjoys hunting, fishing, Northern
Michigan and all that Michigan's seasons
have to offer. Residing in Brooklyn with
his wife Kathy, Jim has three children,
Hattie, Zak and James.

William (Bill)
Fetters, DirectorRockin' the Hills Committee ChairpersonBill is the co-owner
and president of Woodstock Wine &
Cheese, a family owned and operated shop
for over 30 years. He moved to the
Devils Lake area with his family in 1978
and enrolled in the Onsted Community
School system where he graduated from in
1984. Bill held a position of Senior
Patrol Leader, Troop 636 Boy Scouts,
based in Onsted for two years. He was an
active member in the Devils Lake Ski
Club during the mid eighties and served
on their advertising committee. Bill
began working at Hinkle's Party Store in
the spring of 1983, which would later be
purchased by his family in August the
same year and rebuilt/renamed Woodstock
Wine & Cheese. Outside of an eight year
hiatus living in the Philadelphia area
working as equipment manager for an
office interiors installations company,
Bill has lived, breathed and bled
Woodstock! He is a passionate collector
of music and music memorabilia. Bill has
helped out on various chamber committees
and has chaired the chamber's Rockin'
the Hills craft beer festival since its
start in 2014.

Stephanie Updike, DirectorEducation Committee
Chairperson"I was born and
raised in Elkhart, Indiana and after
graduation, moved south to further my
education at Indiana University-Purdue
University- Indianapolis (IUPUI) where I
studied a mixture of event management,
philanthropic studies, and writing &
literacy. I moved to the Irish Hills in
January 2015 and was eager to become
involved with community engagement. I
currently serve as an Admissions
Counselor at Adrian College and
represent Irish Hills Collision on the
Board of Director’s for the
Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce
and also assist as the Education
Committee’s Chairperson. I look forward
to the opportunities the Irish Hills has
to offer and I am so thrilled to be a
part of such a historic and beautiful
area."

Cindy
Hubbell, President/CEO"The
Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce is
the sponsor and host of some of the great
events and promotions in the area, including
the Independence Day Fireworks, All-Sports
Spectacular and Taste of the Irish Hills.
More importantly, the Chamber is how the
local businesses and professionals can band
together to be a strong force in community
development and business retention in the
area. Now more than ever, being a chamber
member is so important. The Brooklyn-Irish
Hills Chamber is a positive force in our
local economy. From having a voice in the
community development to networking
opportunities, there are many membership
benefits. We offer great group advertising
rates, low cost (free) seminars and so much
more. I encourage all local businesses and
professionals to become a member of the
Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce,
and be a part of our exciting future."

MIchelle ReedAmbassador
Executive Committee Chairperson
Michelle's goal is to not only guide the
performance of her clients' portfolios,
but also to enable them to lead
fulfilling lives aligned with their
strong values. Her areas of expertise
include comprehensive financial planning
and wealth management, individual
retirement planning and business
retirement plans, including 401(k),
403(b), 457 and SIMPLE IRAs. Before
joining Raymond James in 2011, she was a
financial advisor with Edward Jones for
more than eight years.

Michelle
remains extremely committed to her
community. She was on the Brooklyn-Irish
Hills Chamber of Commerce board of
directors from 2003-2013. She is
currently serving on the ambassador and
advisory committees. Her past positions
with the chamber include president, vice
president, secretary, area promotion
committee chair, ambassador chair,
education chair and co-chair of the
race-fest committee. She also serves as
a trustee for the Brooklyn Community
Chest and chairs the finance committee
at her church.

Originally from
Napoleon, Michigan, Michelle now lives
in Brooklyn with her husband, Bob. They
have two children and two grandchildren.
In her free time, she enjoys cooking,
hiking and serving others. Michelle and
her husband are passionate about world
missions and have served in Peru, Kenya
and Guatemala.

Kay
RoumellAmbassador
Executive Committee Secretary"I was born in
Wyandotte, Michigan and made my first trip
to Wamplers Lake before I was one year old.
My grandmother had a cottage on the South
Shore of Wamplers Lake and then gave each of
her children a lot. My family built a
cottage and I spent every summer there until
I graduated from St. Patrick’s High School.

"I
attended Eastern Michigan University. I
earned a B.S. degree, a Masters in Reading,
and a Specialist degree in Educational
Leadership.

"I taught
First Grade at Wyandotte Catholic, Third
Grade at Gibraltar Public Schools, and then
came to Onsted Community Schools. I was a
second grade Teacher, Director of Title One
and Principal of the Elementary School.
After I retired, I went back to Onsted
Community Schools as the Curriculum Director
and NCA Coordinator for five years.

"Then I
worked as an office assistant for my son,
James, who had a mortgage company. I worked
there for about five years until he closed
the business. While working at Pinnacle
Mortgage, I became a member of Oh These
Irish Hills! and have been active in the 501
C 3 nonprofit organization as Secretary and
Vice-President. Our mission is to restore
and revitalize the Irish Hills. We are
trying to accomplish this by beautifying the
area and creating events that bring people
to the Irish Hills.

"Since
OTIH is also a member of the Chamber, I am
active in the Chamber as a member of the
Heart of the Lakes Marketing & Tourism
Committee and Secretary for the Ambassadors
Executive Committee.

"I have
been married to Chuck Roumell since 1971. I
have a son, James Roumell, a
daughter-in-law, Tracy and they have two
sons, Chad and Adam. I have a daughter, Erin
Brys, who has a daughter, Caitlin and a son,
Jonathan.

"My time
is split between my family, friends and
volunteering for the organizations that make
a difference."

Tim CreechAmbassador"As an Executive
Community Banker for over 25 years I
served families and businesses
throughout the Lenawee and Jackson
County Area. As a Realtor with Howard
Hanna I use that experience for
financing, marketing, and client service
to help my clients with all their real
estate needs. I'm not your typical
Realtor! Growing up here in the Irish
Hills also has taught me the value of
giving back and appreciating the area we
live in. As an Ambassador for the
Chamber it gives me an opportunity to
promote the value of the Chamber and all
the amazing things that make our area so
special."

Kacie EberenzAmbassadorKacie Eberenz began
her banking career in 2008 as a bank
teller for OSB Community Bank. Living
and leading with a can-do attitude,
coupled with the desire to cater to
customers’ needs, landed her the current
position as a Residential Mortgage
Lender within the bank.

Over the
years, Kacie has taken it upon herself
to be involved in her community
including serving as Treasurer on the
board for Educational Foundation for
Columbia Schools, and assisting in many
events in the Brooklyn and Onsted areas.

A graduate of Columbia Central High
School, with studies in business
management and human resources from
Jackson College and Baker College, Kacie's
passion lives in the heart of the Irish
Hills where she resides with her
daughter and dogs. Kacie has mastered
the art of adding a warm personality to
the banking community and strives to
bring ideas and energy to the Chamber as
an Ambassador.

Holly GriewahnAmbassador"Devils Lake and
Vineyard Lake were two places I called
home throughout my childhood. After
graduating from Western Michigan
University, I knew I wanted to make my
way back to the Irish Hills area.

"I met my husband, Rob, and we
decided to settle down in the area where
we are raising our 2 beautiful
daughters, Chloe and Lily. Upon deciding
to start a family, we decided to open a
preschool and daycare. I was able to use
my degree in Elementary Education while
having the opportunity to be with my own
children at the same time.

"In
2014, our youngest, Lily, became very
ill. We spent several weeks in the
hospital and were faced with many
difficult decisions; one of which was
whether or not to close the preschool
and daycare center. We made the decision
to close the doors because family has
always been most important, what changed
was our concept of “time.” Time is
something the majority of us,
unintentionally, take for granted every
day. During Lily’s illness, the concept
of time and how we spent it took on a
whole new meaning. As Lily began to
improve and get back to her spunky-self,
I knew I would eventually have to go
back to work.

"Having a new
appreciation for time, I realized how
important it truly is to have a healthy
work/life balance. I know how difficult
it can be to find that balance. Too
often our time is spent doing things we
have to do rather than on things we want
to do. I thought how nice it would be to
delegate those types of tasks, the ones
we don’t want to do. It was then that I
started Simplified Living, a concierge
service providing assistance to
households and businesses in the Irish
Hills and surrounding areas.

"I
now have the flexibility back in my
schedule so I don’t have to miss a
softball game or dance recital. At the
same time, I'm fortunate enough to run a
business that supports my outlook on
life. Simplified Living is committed to
providing our customers with happier
lives by preserving their time so they
can spend it how they want. After all,
time IS precious!"

Sherry
JohansonAmbassador"I am a realtor
for ERA Reardon Realty and also co-owner
of the Hideaway Cove Log Cabins Resort
located on Evans Lake. The Chamber has
done so much for Hideaway Cove and all
of its members. I do all I can to help
the Chamber because it is so important
for the community. I am Ambassador for
the Chamber and always promote it
because I believe in what they represent
to all business and the community. I
take pride in what I do to bring in a
new business to help them grow. The
Chamber is here to help you in any way
they can and feel free to contact me for
anything.

"In my spare time I
enjoy spending time with my 2 married
children and 4 beautiful grandchildren.
They make my life full of pride and
love."

Vanessa Paz-MalsonAmbassador"While growing up in
Napoleon, I had a hard time
understanding the reason my parents
decided to settle down in the Irish
Hills area. I had my sights set on
getting out of town and heading to a
"big city." I spent 4 years attending
the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor,
filling my desire to feel apart of a
larger community. Throughout that time,
I spent many weekends back home. I felt
peaceful when I would return and slowly
came to the realization that I wanted to
come back and plant my roots in this
area. I started my career at Comerica
Bank in 2008, while still attending
college, and eventually worked my way up
to Assistant Banking Center Manager in
Brooklyn.

"My involvement in the
Chamber of Commerce began with my
membership in the Irish Hills Young
Professionals. During my time as
treasurer, I was able to reconnect with
the community and see the Irish Hills
with a fresh set of eyes. I have fallen
back in love with this area and am
excited to continue my involvement in
this special place I call home."

Sheila
PlentzAmbassador"I have 30+
years experience in the Banking/Finance
industry and am a retired Cambridge Twp
Firefighter/Medical 1st Responder. After 24
years in local Finance/Banking Institutions
I opened SP Recovery Services in 2005 to
collect for local businesses helping them
get their money back so that they are able
to keep operating and keep their employees
employed.

"I reside
on Sand Lake with my 3 dogs, Connor, Camron
and Cooper. I am a huge dog lover and am
involved in many rescue groups finding dogs
homes and saving them from being put down."

Ryan RichardsonAmbassadorAs a Devils Lake
local resident and Addison graduate the
Irish Hills has always held a special
place in my heart. It is my passion to
guide the residents of the Irish Hills
through my experience as a fitness
professional. Working for Athletico
Physical Therapy for 17 years has opened
doors as a Personal Trainer and
Yoga/Meditation instructor.

My
role as a board member of the Non-Profit
Oh These Irish Hills I feel privileged
to volunteer for my community. As an
Ambassador for the Brooklyn Irish Hills
Chamber of Commerce since 2016 I hope to
facility the growth of our community.

Daniel RossAmbassador"I was born in
Detroit, MI and lived in a northern
suburb until my 12th birthday. On that
day, my family moved to the small town
of Harrison. This is where I fell in
love with the small town feel and knew
city life wasn’t for me. My travels
after graduation led me to living in
numerous geographic locations in
Southern Michigan, including Detroit,
Novi, Fowlerville and Ann Arbor. In 2001
I had the opportunity to move anywhere I
wanted due to a cushy career at Pfizer.
I choose to be here and purchased 30
acres on the Northern Rim of the Irish
Hills.I started traveling around to
take in all the sights in the area a few
weeks after I moved. Then one day, my
entire child hood came back to me in a
flash. I was driving down US-12 and came
across all of the old tourist spots that
included Mystery Hill, the towers,
Prehistoric Forest and Hayes State Park.
As a kid, my family used to come out
here and camp and I spent many vacations
in the area. As much as I remembered
about what we did, it was lost on a
pre-teen kid where those things took
place. Now I was calling them home and
everything seemed to come full circle.
Maybe it was the area calling me back
more than me choosing to be here. Fate
certainly had something to do with it.

"A few years after my move, that
cushy job at Pfizer went away. The
entire facility shut down and I had to
make a choice. Move to another state to
keep my job or stay here and try to make
things work. Again, I chose the Irish
Hills and started my own business called
TransPharm. Now it is my goal to invest
back into the community I call home and
it is my hope that I can create some
memories for others to hold onto for the
rest of their life."

Samantha RossAmbassador"The Irish Hills and
been home for most of my life. As a
child, I moved a few times outside of
the area but we always seemed to come
back. Growing up on Clark Lake were some
of my best memories and it is where I
learned how to fish at the age of four.
This is still a passion to this day and
being in the woods during hunting season
wraps up my year end hobbies. I love to
travel around the world, but it is
always nice knowing that I have such a
wonderful home and community to come
back to. The people in the area are the
nicest and everyone really does seem to
know your name or have your back if you
are in need. We've been in business
since 2008 and are looking at starting
the Old Irish Mill project in Brooklyn.
This is our way of investing back into
the community that has given us so much.

"I don’t see myself ever living
outside of the area and want to continue
to do my part to make the Irish Hills a
place for everyone to be proud of."

Renee SmithAmbassadorRetired in 1993 from
the city of Lansing after working in the
district court for 25 years and again
retired from the county of Ingham
district court in 2017. Co-owner of
Hideaway Cove since 2002. Enjoys
exercise paddle boarding travel and
recently started guitar lessons.